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Introduced
10/18/2019
10/18/2019
In Committee
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the removal of a student for an 2 involuntary examination; amending ss. 381.0056, 3 1002.20, and 1002.33, F.S.; revising the requirements 4 for parental notification prior to removing a student 5 for an involuntary examination under certain 6 circumstances; providing an effective date. 7
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's laws related to the removal of a student for an involuntary mental health examination. The key provisions include:
1. Requiring public school principals or their designees to immediately notify parents when a student is removed from school and taken for an involuntary mental health examination. This notification must include the reason for the removal.
2. Allowing principals or their designees to delay notification for up to 24 hours if they deem it in the student's best interest and a report has been filed with the child abuse hotline.
3. Requiring principals or their designees to notify parents prior to removing a student for an involuntary examination, if possible, unless the notification would cause a delay that jeopardizes the student's or another person's health or safety.
4. Requiring school districts and charter school governing boards to develop policies and procedures for these notification requirements.
The bill aims to provide parents with timely information and involvement when their child is removed from school for an involuntary mental health examination.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died in PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/407 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/407/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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